Bieber fever assists charity

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Levi Mitchell, impersonating pop singer Justin Bieber, sings to 4 year-old Jolene Perme during a free benefit concert at Thunderbird Retirement Resort in Glendale. Mitchell and his troupe performed and took photos with Bieber fans, asking for donations for the Tucson-based charity Watermark for Kids Saturday.

Even though it was an impersonation of Justin Bieber, several
young girls screamed and yelled as Levi Mitchell performed as the
teenage pop singer.

But Glenna Harmount, 87, hollered with just as much enthusiasm
for the impersonator and so did others in the audience. Mitchell
performed to a mixed crowd Saturday with children and seniors at
Thunderbird Retirement Resort in Glendale.

Harmount said she enjoyed watching Mitchell and always has loved
the real Bieber.

“People might think it’s strange that I like Justin Bieber, but
I can like old and young singers,” she said with a laugh. “(Justin
Bieber) is so cute and just a good singer, very darling and I don’t
see anything wrong with being a fan even at my age.”

At the end of the mini concert, Harmount took a picture with
Mitchell and planted a big kiss on his cheek, leaving red lipstick
prints.

Angelia Mitchell, Levi’s mom, said she found the moment between
Mitchell and Harmount funny.

“I thought that was so cute when she did that,” said Mitchell.
“I know that he enjoys performing and making folks happy, so this
is so much fun.”

The one-hour free concert benefited Watermark for Kids, a
non-profit organization dedicated to empowering kids to express
themselves and thrive. During the event, Mitchell poised as Bieber
for fans in photos for a $3 donation, all going to Watermark.

In addition, MidFirst Bank collected coin contributions and will
match up to $1,000, depending on how much money was raised from the
concert.